CVE-2022-3393

Name: CVE-2022-3393
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T17:15:57.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3393 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post to CSV by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 does not properly escape fields when exporting data as CSV, leading to a CSV injection. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Post to CSV by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 does not properly escape fields when exporting data as CSV, leading to a CSV injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestwebsoft	Post To Csv	<= 1.4.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/689b4c42-c516-4c57-8ec7-3a6f12a3594eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/689b4c42-c516-4c57-8ec7-3a6f12a3594eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3393?

The Post to CSV by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 does not properly escape fields when exporting data as CSV, leading to a CSV injection

How severe is CVE-2022-3393?

CVE-2022-3393 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3393?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-3393?

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Source: NVD / NIST